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SUMMARY:Run the Race Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Therefore\, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses\, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely\, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us\, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith\, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross\, disregarding its shame\, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.  \nHebrews 12:1-2  \nHow do we run the race with endurance\, not falling into trying\, but rather training? \nWhat would it mean to make choices that allow us to flourish\, rest\, be more creative\, and joyful?  \nAs I have listened to felt needs around the Diocese\, how we are to manage our time\, make good choices about what to do and\, probably more importantly\, what not to do\, has come up all over the place. Run the race seeks to offer support into that.  \nThis is not so much a training day\, more led retreat. \nIn it there will be time to discern priorities\, get things in the diary that give us life [yes\, really\, bring your diary – let’s do this!]\, be realistic about what needs to go\, find space for that thing you’ve wanted to do for ages… above all\, to be reminded by God that you are beloved\, and don’t need to do anything to earn God’s love. \nTo book your place please click here. \nLed by: \nKate Stacey\, Collaborative Ministry Lead: Lifelong learning \nThe Revd Kate Stacey leads on the development of an innovative and collaborative approach to ensuring all ministries\, licensed\, lay and ordained grow and flourish.  Kate develops and delivers the CMD programme for everyone. \n  \n  \n  \nBecca Faal\, Strategic Lead for Safeguarding Training & Learning \nBecca is the lead for all safeguarding training and learning. Becca ensures training is delivered to a high standard within the national CofE framework. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/run-the-race-2-2/
LOCATION:Prinknash Abbey\, Prinknash Abbey\, Gloucester\, GL4 8EX
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Environment,Everyday Faith,Other diocesan training,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20250930T095510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T095510Z
UID:72037-1768669200-1768676400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:X:Alt
DESCRIPTION:X:alt is a children’s event run by Holy Apostles Church with music\, fun and games\, crafts and gunge\, whilst learning about the Christian faith with friends. \nAimed at children age 7 – 11. \nTo book or get more info\, please contact: xalt@holyapostles.org.uk.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/xalt-january/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles Church\, London Road\, Cheltenham\, GL52 6HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20250827T103416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T103416Z
UID:71279-1768726800-1768750200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:IMD 1-4: Confession\, reconciliation and deliverance
DESCRIPTION:Y2 and Y3 curates only \n9.30am Eucharist at the cathedral \nLed by Bishop Robert and Revd Canon Howard Gilbert
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/imd-1-4-confession-reconciliation-and-deliverance/
LOCATION:Jerusalem meeting room\, 4 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LR\, 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR
CATEGORIES:Curates
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20251124T094908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T094908Z
UID:73421-1768827600-1768831200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-19126/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T071500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T211500
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20251125T095136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T095234Z
UID:73472-1768979700-1769030100@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Chaplaincy course
DESCRIPTION:Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? \n \nThese days there are chaplains in all sorts of places\, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools\, GP surgeries\, town centres\, workplaces\, care homes\, law courts\, and even racecourses. You might be able to think of a possible chaplaincy opportunity near you. \nSome chaplains are paid\, but many are volunteers\, giving perhaps just one afternoon a week. Some are ordained\, but many are lay people. You don’t have to be an expert in anything to be a chaplain. You don’t need to be a super confident evangelist. You just need to be able to come alongside other people where they are\, showing God’s love through your listening and your care. \nExploring Chaplaincy is a course for people who want to think about this often-overlooked ministry. Could it be for you? Might there be an opportunity to develop chaplaincy from your church\, in your parish? The course is both for people who are already involved in chaplaincy and also for those just beginning to consider the possibility. \n  \nThe six meetings of the course will cover: \n\n What is a chaplain? What is distinctive about chaplaincy\n Don’t just do something  The importance of presence\n The cloak of compassion  Pastoral care and being prophetic\nTwo ears and one mouth  Listing to people\, listening to place\n Say one for me  The spirituality of chaplaincy\n Where we you go from here?  First steps\, support\, and supervision\n\nThe course is free. \nIt will run from Wednesday 14 January to Wednesday 25 February (with a break on 18 February) between 7.15pm – 9.15pm\, meeting at Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham. \nTo access the booking form before 14 January please click here \nFor more information please contact Simon Witcombe switcombe@glos.ac.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/exploring-chaplaincy-course-2/
LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Francis Close Hall\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20260106T125405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T125405Z
UID:74305-1768998600-1769014800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Induction & Lunch for new Headteachers
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 21 January 2026         12.30pm-5.00pm \nNo cost to schools – for Headteachers new to headship in a Church school. This essential induction session is held centrally. It will give you an overview of the distinctive nature of Church school leadership and what it means to lead a Church school. You will be introduced to the people and resources available to support you in your work. You will be welcomed by the Bishop and Education Team and will also get the opportunity to make valuable supportive connections with other colleagues new to headship in our schools. The course is repeated three times across the year to ensure all headteachers (including interim heads\, acting heads and heads of school) new to Church schools in the diocese can attend. Feedback from previous attendees strongly highlights the value of attending on the first available date as you take up your new role. Venue: Chapter Room\, Church House\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW \nPlease book here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/induction-lunch-for-new-headteachers/
LOCATION:Church House\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 3HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:New headteachers,New to working in a church school,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20260113T105942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T105957Z
UID:74470-1769022000-1769027400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Tewkesbury Abbey Theology Forum: Worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness - icons as images of transcendence
DESCRIPTION:Tewkesbury Abbey’s Theology Forum is having its next meeting on 21 January. This is a talk by the Revd Catherine Lomas\, a priest-iconographer who has been working on an icon for the Abbey for some while. \n\nCatherine was\, until 2023\, a parish priest and pioneer in the Diocese of Peterborough. She is now based in Wiltshire\, exploring a calling as a full-time iconographer and sacred artist. Her particular interest is in the use of visual means to explore theology and spirituality\, seeing our search for the Divine as sharing much in common with humanity’s innate longing for beauty.\n\nHer interest in icons began in 2007; she painted her first icon in 2016 and now exercises her priestly ministry through leading and speaking about icons\, art and spirituality\, as well as accepting commissions for new icons and sacred art (see more details here). She has recently completed a new children’s icon for Tewkesbury Abbey which will be presented to the Abbey on 18 January.\n\nAs usual this will be in the Abbey Parish Hall for drinks and nibbles at 7pm. Catherine will talk from 7.30pm. All are welcome.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/tewkesbury-abbey-theology-forum-worship-the-lord-in-the-beauty-of-holiness-icons-as-images-of-transcendence/
LOCATION:Tewkesbury Abbey Parish Hall\, Tewkesbury Abbey\, Church Street\, Tewkesbury\, Gloucester\, GL20 5RZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20250901T123540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T115850Z
UID:71374-1769023800-1769029200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Postponed: Pray For Schools
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed currently and will be rearranged for another date. \nDo you pray for your child’s school? \nAre you a teacher\, praying for your school? \nCome along and meet others who pray for our schools. \nThe evening will provide an opportunity to meet other people praying for your school and network with other groups. \nCanon Rachel Howie will be our guest speaker. \nRefreshments provided. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pray-for-schools-january/
LOCATION:St Barnabas Church\, Gloucester\, Stroud Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 5LJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Schools,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Champion":MAILTO:hchampion@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20260107T091804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T091804Z
UID:74325-1769167800-1769173200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Life on the Breadline and Hidden Hardship workshop
DESCRIPTION:For policymakers\, community leaders\, Church leaders/members. \nThis interactive workshop will share the findings and policy/faith implications of the Hidden Hardship and Life on the Breadline research projects\, plus time to view their illustrated exhibitions. \nLife on the Breadline examines Church responses to poverty in the UK in the context of austerity. \nHidden Hardship gives an insight into people’s experiences of hardship in the rural North Cotswolds\, coping strategies\, and barriers to wellbeing. \nFree to attend\, please RSVP by 16 January 2026 to Dr Stephanie Denning at Stephanie.denning@coventry.ac.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/life-on-the-breadline-and-hidden-hardship-workshop/
LOCATION:Chapter House\, Gloucester Cathedral\, Gloucester Cathedral\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Parish event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20251127T093112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T154500Z
UID:73534-1769245200-1769274000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid training - Day 1 of 2 day course
DESCRIPTION:Become a Mental Health First Aider · MHFA England \nis an internationally recognised training programme. Through the training participants will gain the skills and confidence to spot the triggers and signs of mental health problems and be able to contribute effectively to reducing stigma. \nThis course is designed for someone who would like to take on a role after the course of promoting a positive mental health culture and being a point of contact if someone is experiencing mental ill health. \nThis course will be over 2 days and you do need  to attend both days – Saturday 24 January & Saturday 31 Jan from 9.00am – 5.00pm. \nVenue – Trinity Church\, Cheltenham \nCost – you need to cover the cost of the MHFA workbook approx £32 \nTo book a place please email ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-day-1-of-2-day-course/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity\, Cheltenham\, Portland Street\, Cheltenham\, GL52 2NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20251124T094953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T094953Z
UID:73420-1769432400-1769436000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-26126/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20250528T110123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T133946Z
UID:69151-1769508000-1769515200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Preaching Generosity Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for anyone who leads in churches and wants to feel more confident in preaching and teaching about giving as a part of our Christian discipleship. The workshop will help us think about what the Bible says about money and how to share that with a wider congregation. These sessions are also open to small group leaders who may be leading home groups in the church too.\nDate: 27 January 2026\nTime: 10am-12pm\nLocation: Online\nCost: Free Event \nBook here to secure your place. \nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/preaching-generosity-workshop-27-jan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20260106T125641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T125641Z
UID:74308-1769529600-1769535000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:SIAMS IQ2 – Vision Informed Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 27 January 2026   4.00pm-5.30pm       Online \nFor Headteachers\, Senior Leaders & Curriculum leaders. This training focuses on how to establish an effective curriculum which is rooted in vision and enhances spiritual development. During the session participants will consider the theologically rooted drivers which should inform and shape curriculum design and provision and ensure spiritual development is an intrinsic part of the curriculum. Participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on impact and the evidence base they will need to provide for this IQ. Cost per delegate: £50 for the set of 4 \nPlease book here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/siams-iq2-vision-informed-curriculum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:New headteachers,New to working in a church school,School governance,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20250903T163134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T115844Z
UID:71451-1769540400-1769547600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Friends of… Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What are the benefits of a ‘Friends of’ scheme in your church or community? If you are looking at setting one up or already have one that you’d like to grow and develop then this workshop will help you to think about how your ‘Friends of’ community can be of best help in generating income. Many ‘Friends of’ groups support the fabric of the church itself\, so this workshop is being run in partnership with our Diocesan buildings’ teams.\nRefreshment will be included. \nBook here to secure your place. \nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/friends-of-workshop-january/
LOCATION:Saints Philip and James Church\, Up Hatherley\, Cold Pool Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL51 6HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T214500
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20250919T090724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T091200Z
UID:71840-1769543100-1769550300@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:The Sticky Notes Prayers Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sticky Note Prayers is the new book by Phil Sokell-Miles\, International Director of Prayer Spaces in Schools\, that tells the story (so far) of a movement that began with one sticky note on a classroom wall… and has since reached over 1 million children and young people in more than 7\,000 prayer spaces across at least 35 countries.\n\n\nWeaving together stories\, research\, and real-life reflection it offers hope\, insight\, and practical tools for anyone wanting to create prayerful and reflective spaces for the next generation.\n\n\nWe’d like to invite you to join Phil and friends for an evening that celebrates the astonishing impact of this movement. This event will show you how to get involved in running a prayer space in your local school; from what you need and the support available\, to accessing our wealth of resources. Our heart is to help you create space for prayer and reflection so that children and young people can encounter God’s presence.\n\n\nThanks to a generous donor\, everyone who registers to attend will be able to collect a free copy of the book at the venue.\nFor more information on dates\, venues and how to book\, see: https://prayerspacesinschools.org/events/event/sticky-note-prayers-tour-cheltenham/\n\n\n  \nSome parking available outside the church. There is free parking on Christ Church Road\, Douro Road and Western Road close to the church. Please check the signs as it’s not all free.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/the-sticky-notes-prayers-tour/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cheltenham Malvern Road Cheltenham GL50 2JH
CATEGORIES:Parish event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T071500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T211500
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20251125T095312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T095558Z
UID:73474-1769584500-1769634900@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Chaplaincy course
DESCRIPTION:Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? \n \nThese days there are chaplains in all sorts of places\, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools\, GP surgeries\, town centres\, workplaces\, care homes\, law courts\, and even racecourses. You might be able to think of a possible chaplaincy opportunity near you. \nSome chaplains are paid\, but many are volunteers\, giving perhaps just one afternoon a week. Some are ordained\, but many are lay people. You don’t have to be an expert in anything to be a chaplain. You don’t need to be a super confident evangelist. You just need to be able to come alongside other people where they are\, showing God’s love through your listening and your care. \nExploring Chaplaincy is a course for people who want to think about this often-overlooked ministry. Could it be for you? Might there be an opportunity to develop chaplaincy from your church\, in your parish? The course is both for people who are already involved in chaplaincy and also for those just beginning to consider the possibility. \n  \nThe six meetings of the course will cover: \n\n What is a chaplain? What is distinctive about chaplaincy\n Don’t just do something  The importance of presence\n The cloak of compassion  Pastoral care and being prophetic\nTwo ears and one mouth  Listing to people\, listening to place\n Say one for me  The spirituality of chaplaincy\n Where we you go from here?  First steps\, support\, and supervision\n\nThe course is free. \nIt will run from Wednesday 14 January to Wednesday 25 February (with a break on 18 February) between 7.15pm – 9.15pm\, meeting at Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham. \nTo access the booking form before 14 January please click here \nFor more information please contact Simon Witcombe switcombe@glos.ac.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/exploring-chaplaincy-course-2-2/
LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Francis Close Hall\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20250827T093708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T093708Z
UID:71217-1769596200-1769605200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Incumbency: Parish Finance
DESCRIPTION:To explore the particular role that the incumbent has in the financial management of the parish.  This includes the basics of reading balance sheets and annual accounts\, how to work well with the treasurer and how to approach stewardship and encourage congregational giving. \nTo book a place please click here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/incumbency-parish-finance/
LOCATION:Jerusalem meeting room\, 4 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LR\, 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,Curates,Developing Your Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20250827T093636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T093636Z
UID:71222-1769607000-1769614200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Incumbency: Chairing the PCC & APCM
DESCRIPTION:Archdeacons Hilary and Katrina help us understand the legal aspects of the PCC\, the responsibilities of the incumbent\, and consider how to chair good and fruitful PCC meetings. \nTo book a place please click here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/incumbency-chairing-the-pcc-apcm/
LOCATION:Jerusalem meeting room\, 4 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LR\, 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,Curates,Developing Your Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20260106T125848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T102550Z
UID:74310-1769691600-1769702400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Governors Introduction to a Church School
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 29 January 2026            1.00pm – 4.00pm \nNo cost to schools – for Governors and Trustees of CofE Schools. This is an introduction to the unique and privileged role governors and trustees hold in Church schools. We will explore the different types of Church schools and identify the different governance structures and the key documents that support and direct governance in Church schools. You will discover the importance of the role of governors and trustees in upholding the school’s or academy’s trust deed lived out through the school’s distinctive Christian vision. New this year: an A-Z of land and buildings. There will be opportunity for questions and networking. This is essential free training for all new to governance in a Church school and those who would welcome a refresher. Venue: Chapter Room\, Church House\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW \nPlease book here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/governors-introduction-to-a-church-school-4/
LOCATION:Church House\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 3HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:New to working in a church school,School governance,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20260119T122946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T164312Z
UID:74626-1769760000-1769792400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Anglican priest from Ramallah to visit Cheltenham and London for worship\, dialogue\, and peace-building
DESCRIPTION:From 29 January to 9 February\, Pip and Jim’s Church\, Cheltenham will welcome Fr Fadi Diab\, a prominent Palestinian Anglican priest from Ramallah in the West Bank\, for a ten-day visit focused on faith\, justice\, and peace in the Holy Land.\n\nFr Fadi is Rector of St Andrew’s Anglican Church\, Ramallah\, and an internationally recognised advocate for Palestinian Christians and nonviolent\, justice-led approaches to peace. His visit builds on the historic relationship between Anglican churches in the UK and the Diocese of Jerusalem\, and on Pip & Jim’s Church’s longstanding connection with Ramallah.\n\nDuring his visit\, Fr Fadi will take part in a number of key events\, including:\n\n\n\n\nFriday 30 January – Evening Forum at Pip & Jim’s Church\, Cheltenham \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 31 January – Candlemas Service at Pip & Jim’s Church with Bishop Rachel Treweek\, including an interview with Fr Fadi\, followed by refreshments \n\n\n\n\nMonday 2 February – Forum at the House of Lords with Bishop Rachel Treweek \n\n\n\n\nFriday 6 February – Interfaith Peace Feast\, bringing together Jewish\, Muslim\, and Christian friends \n\n\n\nSunday 8 February – Fr Fadi preaching and presiding at Sunday worship at Pip & Jim’s Church\, followed by a parish lunch\n\n\nAlongside his parish ministry\, Fr Fadi is a leader in several international peace initiatives\, including Kairos Palestine\, and regularly visits the UK and USA to speak with churches\, universities\, and policymakers about the lived realities of Palestinian Christians and the urgent call to peace with justice.\n\nA spokesperson for Pip and Jim’s Church said: “This visit is about listening — listening to a Christian voice from Ramallah\, sharing hospitality\, and renewing our commitment to peace\, justice\, and reconciliation.”\n\nFor more information\, email the Revd Ruth Edmonds at ruth@pipandjims.org.uk\, or contact her on 07710 497395.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/anglican-priest-from-ramallah-to-visit-cheltenham-and-london-for-worship-dialogue-and-peace-building/
LOCATION:St Philip and St James\, Leckhampton\, Cheltenham\, 60 Grafton Rd\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2DD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20260119T123029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T211759Z
UID:74668-1769846400-1769878800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Anglican priest from Ramallah to visit Cheltenham
DESCRIPTION:From 29 January to 9 February\, Pip and Jim’s Church\, Cheltenham will welcome Fr Fadi Diab\, a prominent Palestinian Anglican priest from Ramallah in the West Bank\, for a ten-day visit focused on faith\, justice\, and peace in the Holy Land.\n\nFr Fadi is Rector of St Andrew’s Anglican Church\, Ramallah\, and an internationally recognised advocate for Palestinian Christians and nonviolent\, justice-led approaches to peace. His visit builds on the historic relationship between Anglican churches in the UK and the Diocese of Jerusalem\, and on Pip & Jim’s Church’s longstanding connection with Ramallah.\n\nDuring his visit\, Fr Fadi will take part in a number of key events\, including:\n\n\n\n\nFriday 30 January – Evening Forum at Pip & Jim’s Church\, Cheltenham \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 31 January – Candlemas Service at Pip & Jim’s Church with Bishop Rachel Treweek\, including an interview with Fr Fadi\, followed by refreshments \n\n\n\n\nMonday 2 February – Forum at the House of Lords with Bishop Rachel Treweek \n\n\n\n\nFriday 6 February – Interfaith Peace Feast\, bringing together Jewish\, Muslim\, and Christian friends \n\n\n\nSunday 8 February – Fr Fadi preaching and presiding at Sunday worship at Pip & Jim’s Church\, followed by a parish lunch\n\n\nAlongside his parish ministry\, Fr Fadi is a leader in several international peace initiatives\, including Kairos Palestine\, and regularly visits the UK and USA to speak with churches\, universities\, and policymakers about the lived realities of Palestinian Christians and the urgent call to peace with justice.\n\nA spokesperson for Pip & Jim’s Church said:\n“This visit is about listening — listening to a Christian voice from Ramallah\, sharing hospitality\, and renewing our commitment to peace\, justice\, and reconciliation.”\n\nFor more information\, email Rev Ruth Edmonds at ruth@pipandjims.org.uk\, or contact her on 07710 497395.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/anglican-priest-from-ramallah-to-visit-cheltenham-and-london-for-worship-dialogue-and-peace-building-2/
LOCATION:St Philip and St James\, Leckhampton\, Cheltenham\, 60 Grafton Rd\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2DD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20251127T093325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T154536Z
UID:73536-1769850000-1769878800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training - Day 2 of 2 day course
DESCRIPTION:Become a Mental Health First Aider · MHFA England \nis an internationally recognised training programme. Through the training participants will gain the skills and confidence to spot the triggers and signs of mental health problems and be able to contribute effectively to reducing stigma. \nThis course is designed for someone who would like to take on a role after the course of promoting a positive mental health culture and being a point of contact if someone is experiencing mental ill health. \nThis course will be over 2 days and you do need  to attend both days – Saturday 24 & 31 January from 9.00am – 5.00pm. \nVenue – Trinity Church\, Cheltenham \nCost – you need to cover the cost of the MHFA Workpack which is approx £32 \nTo book a place please email ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-day-2-of-2-day-course/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity\, Cheltenham\, Portland Street\, Cheltenham\, GL52 2NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20250827T095318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T095318Z
UID:71259-1769851800-1769864400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:IMD 1-4: Collaborative ministry event
DESCRIPTION:Y1 – Y3 Curates and training incumbents only
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/imd-1-4-collaborative-ministry-event/
LOCATION:Gloucester Farmers Club\, Greville Close\, Gloucester\, GL2 9RG
CATEGORIES:Curates
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20250408T140034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T180656Z
UID:68097-1769932800-1769965200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:A Companion’s Way: Training for Spiritual Accompaniment
DESCRIPTION:Prepare yourself for the ministry of spiritual accompaniment and deepen your own prayer life by enrolling in an ecumenical two-year course in Christian spirituality\, combining online and in person sessions. \nIt takes place fortnightly\, with online learning days and eight in-person events over the two year course\, including three residential weekends. \nCourse fee: £475 per bi-annual semester (£1900 total) \nFebruary 2026 to December 2027 \nFurther Information\, including course dates\, and for an application\, email companionsway@gmail.com. \nClosing Date for Applications: 30 November 2025
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/a-companions-way-training-for-spiritual-accompaniment/
ORGANIZER;CN="Gloucestershire Spiritual Direction Trust":MAILTO:companionsway@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20260127T134941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T134941Z
UID:74834-1769958000-1769961600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Wild Worship at the Abbey: This little light of mine
DESCRIPTION:You are welcome to a short\, informal\, family-friendly outdoor service in the Tewkesbury Abbey grounds\, looking for the first signs of spring. \nThey will be making candles\, hunting for ‘Candlemas’ bells and eating round the campfire. \nThe event is free and suitable for all ages. \n  \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/wild-worship-at-the-abbey-this-little-light-of-mine/
LOCATION:Tewkesbury Abbey\, Church Street\, Tewkesbury\, GL20 5RZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20260119T124145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T124157Z
UID:74674-1770019200-1770051600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Anglican priest from Ramallah to visit Cheltenham and London for worship\, dialogue\, and peace-building
DESCRIPTION:From 29 January to 9 February\, Pip and Jim’s Church\, Cheltenham will welcome Fr Fadi Diab\, a prominent Palestinian Anglican priest from Ramallah in the West Bank\, for a ten-day visit focused on faith\, justice\, and peace in the Holy Land.\n\nFr Fadi is Rector of St Andrew’s Anglican Church\, Ramallah\, and an internationally recognised advocate for Palestinian Christians and nonviolent\, justice-led approaches to peace. His visit builds on the historic relationship between Anglican churches in the UK and the Diocese of Jerusalem\, and on Pip & Jim’s Church’s longstanding connection with Ramallah.\n\nDuring his visit\, Fr Fadi will take part in a number of key events\, including:\n\n\n\n\nFriday 30 January – Evening Forum at Pip & Jim’s Church\, Cheltenham \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 31 January – Candlemas Service at Pip & Jim’s Church with Bishop Rachel Treweek\, including an interview with Fr Fadi\, followed by refreshments \n\n\n\n\nMonday 2 February – Forum at the House of Lords with Bishop Rachel Treweek \n\n\n\n\nFriday 6 February – Interfaith Peace Feast\, bringing together Jewish\, Muslim\, and Christian friends \n\n\n\nSunday 8 February – Fr Fadi preaching and presiding at Sunday worship at Pip & Jim’s Church\, followed by a parish lunch\n\n\nAlongside his parish ministry\, Fr Fadi is a leader in several international peace initiatives\, including Kairos Palestine\, and regularly visits the UK and USA to speak with churches\, universities\, and policymakers about the lived realities of Palestinian Christians and the urgent call to peace with justice.\n\nA spokesperson for Pip & Jim’s Church said:\n“This visit is about listening — listening to a Christian voice from Ramallah\, sharing hospitality\, and renewing our commitment to peace\, justice\, and reconciliation.”\n\nFor more information\, email Rev Ruth Edmonds at ruth@pipandjims.org.uk\, or contact her on 07710 497395.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/anglican-priest-from-ramallah-to-visit-cheltenham-and-london-for-worship-dialogue-and-peace-building-2-2-3/
LOCATION:St Philip and St James\, Leckhampton\, Cheltenham\, 60 Grafton Rd\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2DD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20260112T112633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T112820Z
UID:74388-1770037200-1770040800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-260202/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20260106T130547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T130547Z
UID:74314-1770048000-1770051600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Online RE Support Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Monday 2 February 2026 and Monday 9 March 2026   4.00pm-5.00pm \nFor RE subject leaders\, RE teachers. During this academic year the new Gloucestershire Agreed Syllabus for RE is being rolled out. These online meetings will support subject leaders and class teachers as they begin to use the new religion and worldwide approach. Cost per school for access to all 6 sessions: £50.00 \nPlease book here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/online-re-support-meetings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:New to working in a church school,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20251015T144018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T093707Z
UID:72527-1770109200-1770138000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Youth Training - Day 1 of 2 day course
DESCRIPTION:Youth · MHFA England   \nMHFA Youth Mental Health First Aid courses are for anyone who lives with\, works with\, or supports young people aged 8 to 18. \nWe train the adults in a young person’s life to have the skills and confidence to identify poor mental health and provide first-level support where it’s needed. In doing so\, they can speed up a young person’s recovery\, prevent their mental health from deteriorating\, and ultimately save lives. \nWhat’s more\, by giving learners the tools to look after their own mental health\, we can set a positive example for young people. We need to show that mental health should be treated equally to physical health\, and that it’s okay to talk about it and to ask for help. \nThis course will be over 2 days and you do need  to attend both days – Tuesday 3 & Tuesday 10 February from 9.00am – 5.00pm. \nVenue – St Andrew’s Church Hall\, Churchdown\, Gloucester \nCost – you need to cover the cost of the MHFA Workbook approx £32 \nTo book a place please email ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-youth-training-day-1-of-2-day-course/
LOCATION:Main Hall\, St Andrews Church\, Churchdown\, GL3 2JT
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153014
CREATED:20250827T095459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T095459Z
UID:71263-1770145200-1770152400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:IMD 1-4: Keeping your face off the front page of the Daily Mail
DESCRIPTION:Y1 curates only \nLed by the Archdeacons
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/imd-1-4-keeping-your-face-off-the-front-page-of-the-daily-mail/
LOCATION:Jerusalem meeting room\, 4 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LR\, 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR
CATEGORIES:Curates
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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